Nueva Andalucia

Heading west from Marbella, one travels along the "Golden
Mile", so named because of the many palatial beachfront villas
and the famous Marbella Club Hotel. At the end of the Golden Mile
is the world-renowned marina of Puerto Banús.

Situated
just north of the prestigious marina of Puerto Banús within
the boundaries of "golf valley", Nueva Andalucia is a
well thought out and attractive area where, as its name suggests,
the villas and apartments are based on traditional Andalusian architecture
and design.

The bullring on the right marks the entrance to Nueva Andalucia,
while the road climbs towards the mountains affording magnificent
views of the coast. On a clear day, you can even see North Africa
off in the distance. Sports enthusiasts can find plenty on offer
here with golf, tennis, paddle tennis and a gymnasium. There are
several magnificent courses within virtual putting distance, including
Las Brisas, Los Naranjos, Aloha Golf and La Dama de Noche, which
is floodlit for night time play. All the Nueva Andalucia golf courses
are surrounded by stunning scenery with a backdrop of mountains.

Nueva Andalucía is also fast becoming known for its international
cuisine which ranges from a down home American deli to the ultimate
in cordon bleu. It also boasts one of the most popular commercial
centres in the area, Centro Plaza comprising quality shops, restaurants,
bars and offices, as well as a supermarket, gymnasium and beauty
parlour. In other words, this thriving commercial centre has everything
that the consumer might want - from taking care of the weekly shop,
to buying unusual and exquisite gifts, including carpets, antiques,
luxury toiletries and, not surprisingly perhaps, everything you
may need for the golfer in the family. There is also an excellent
street market (rastro) held next to the bullring here every Saturday
morning.

It is also home to one the Costa del Sol's just two casinos, which
boasts a vast gaming room as well as various other facilities.

Nueva Andalucía is ideally situated, just a few minutes
drive from the glitz and glamour of Marbella
and Puerto Banús, yet close
to the natural beauty of the Sierra de Ronda mountain range and
San Pedro Alacantara, a refreshingly unspoilt pueblo with an appeal
all of its own.